Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum), Trier

Nestled in the heart of Trier, the Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum) is a charming homage to the whimsical world of toys, where the past and present blend seamlessly across an impressive 500 square meters. Founded by avid collectors Rolf and Heidi Scheurich, this museum is a treasure trove of playtime relics, from tin toys to elaborate model railways, dollhouses, and iconic Steiff animals, each brimming with nostalgia and charm.

The museum’s collection spans over two centuries, presenting items that trace back to simpler wooden toys of the 18th century, through the arrival of cars in the playrooms of the early 20th century, to mechanical wonders from the 1950s, and even futuristic toys that reflect the space age. Here, the charm lies not only in the rare toys themselves-such as a tin dancing bear from 1880 and Erik the bat, a beloved Steiff creation from the 1960s-but also in the stories they evoke. The displays are packed with more than 5,000 items, including a variety of well-loved toys like Marklin trains, Schuco cars, and Elastolin figures, transforming the museum into a nostalgic wonderland for visitors of all ages.

At the Trier Toy Museum, you’re invited to journey through winding rooms where each corner seems to whisper a story from a bygone era. For those visiting Trier, this museum offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with the universal joy of play and the imaginative worlds we once held dear.